Criteria and Expectation

Selection and admission of participants will be based on the following criteria:

• Possesses the following minimum qualification and experience:
  • Has held a senior management position (C-suite and C-1 positions))
  • Has interacted and engaged with board directors for at least 3 years (e.g. finance, commercial development strategy, strategy & risk, human capital strategy, ICT strategy, Mergers & Acquisition, ESG and sustainability etc).
  • Has a minimum of 15-20 years of working experience from current and previous career/business.
  • Is familiar with monthly financial reports.
  • Does not have a bad reputation or bad publicity on the internet or media.
  • Can serve a company board even though is currently employed, can devote sufficient time to directorship duties.
• Board Personality and Judgement: Has a positive demeanour, appears calm and confident and is capable of high-level decision-making or policy setting even when under pressure in the boardroom. Shows maturity as a ‘team player’ i.e. respects others and supports the board's collective decisions. Possesses integrity and supports corporate governance.
• Critical Thinking & Communications: Has the willingness to engage in board debates, asks the right questions, critically challenges without dominating, thinks in the best interest of the company and is capable of offering rational, succinct, or even contrary perspectives. Possesses the intellect to analyse, evaluate & contribute positively to board discussions. Is incisive.
• Business Acumen: Has the requisite leadership or advisory skills and experience in business management and/or international operations that are likely to benefit listed companies. Brings or adds marketing or operational management skills or overseas knowledge to their board, especially if currently is or was ex-CEO/MD level.
• Unique Contribution: Has desirable competencies for future boards, for examples: (a) expertise in strategy, technology, finance, CG, risk management, corporate law, banking, regulatory, ESG etc, or (b) high visibility & presence, personal networks and contacts.

If a participant is appointed to a board position in between the programme, he or she will be able to continue with the programme if there is no conflict of interest. In unforeseen circumstances where a participant has to withdraw from the programme, a withdrawal cost equivalent to the attended/completed stage is applicable.